Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
Dr. Ernie Ward, President
9256 Beach Drive
Calabash, North Carolina 28467
910-579-5550 phone
910-575-3191 fax 		 


Ideal Pet Weight Ranges

For Dogs

Ideal Weights of 2005 Top 10 AKC Breeds
Labrador Retriever 55-80 lbs.
Golden Retriever 55-75 lbs.
Yorkshire Terrier 8 lbs.
German Shepherd Dog 70-95 lbs.
Beagle 26-31 lbs.
Dachshund <16 lbs.
Boxer 53-70 lbs.
Poodle (Miniature) 11 lbs.
Shih Tzu 8-18 lbs.
Miniature Schnauzer 11-15 lbs.

For Cats

Ideal Weights of Cat Types
Domestic Cat 8-10 lbs.
Persian 10-11 lbs.
Siamese 5-10 lbs.
Maine Coon 11-15 lbs.

Ideal Healthy Weight for a 5’9” Human – 150 lbs.

For more healthy guidelines download this helpful fact sheet:

 

 

 

 
 
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